The Boykin Spaniel breed was bred by South Carolina hunters. It can be found through out the US although there is a greater concentration of Boykin Spaniels on the East Coast.

The Boykin Spaniel's Behavior

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Source: Boykin Spaniel Society

Recommended for: pet dog, hunting, retrieving

The Boykin Spaniel dog breed has the typical characteristics of spaniels. It is docile, pleasant, obedient and eager to please it's owner and family. It does not need much exercise and requires only long walks or an occasional romp with children.

Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.

The Boykin Spaniel's Physical Characteristics

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Here are some of the characteristics of the Boykin Spaniel breed as determined by the American Rare Breed Association's published breed standard.

Size: males 15 1/2 - 18 inches; females 14 - 16 1/2 inches

Coat: flat

Color: solid liver or rich chocolate

Eyes: dark yellow to brown, set well apart

Ears: set high, rounded tips, flat and close to head, not too pendelous

Muzzle: width is half width of skull

The Boykin Spaniel's Origins and History

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Source: Boykin Spaniel Society

Country/Region of Origin: United States

Original purpose: hunting turkeys, retrieving waterfowl

Name: Named for L. Whitaker Boykin, who trained the progenitor of the breed

Historical notes: Boykin Spaniel dogs were bred in the early 1900's in the Wateree River Swamp. It is said that a stray dog that was eventually named "Dumpy" was found to have possessed certain traits that would eventually identify the Boykin Spaniels of today. There were also contributions from the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, English Springer Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, and the American Water Spaniel